FARRAH WILSON
Tega Cay,SC
Summary
Experienced Adult/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of expertise in acute care healthcare settings. Skilled in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, analyzing and interpreting blood gas results, and managing airways. Proficient in implementing industry best practices to consistently enhance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
McLeod Regional Medical Center (Travel)
Florence, SC
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored ventilator settings, adjusting support to optimize patient care.
- Administered oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments per physician orders.
- Assessed patients and documented respiratory status at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
- Performed arterial blood gas sampling and reviewed lab results.
- Responded to emergency airway events across McLeod Regional Medical Center units.
- Educated patients and families on effective inhaler and breathing treatment use to enhance self-management.
- Serviced and inspected respiratory equipment, ensuring functionality and readiness for patient care., cleaning supplies, and department readiness.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Colorado (Travel)
Aurora, Colorado
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Responded to pediatric respiratory emergencies and rapid clinical changes.
- Monitored ventilator settings and airway status during patient care.
- Administered nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance care.
- Assessed pediatric patients and adjusted respiratory therapy plans.
- Documented therapy assessments, treatments, and patient responses in records.
Respiratory Therapist PICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Prisma Health Children's
Greenville, SC
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapy to enhance patient breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response for respiratory distress or failure within rapid response team, stabilizing critical patients.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes to inform treatment decisions.
Unemployed
Leave Time
Tega Cay, SC
12.2023 - 01.2024
Respiratory Therapist ICU/MS Floors (Travel)
Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus
Lowell, MA
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, optimizing adjustments per physician orders and clinical guidelines to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration to empower self-care and improve adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to inform treatment decisions and improve patient care.
Respiratory Therapist PICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Children's Hospital of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' respiratory function and overall health.
- Delivered emergency response support for respiratory distress or failure, collaborating with rapid response team to stabilize critical patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques, fostering self-care and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Unemployed
Leave Time
Tega Cay, SC
04.2022 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist MS Floors/Stepdown (Travel)
Levine's Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, adjusting settings per physician orders and clinical guidelines to optimize patient care.
- Operated mechanical ventilators for airway management, ensuring effective respiratory support for patients with varying needs.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' breathing and lung function, contributing to recovery progress.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist, ER
Piedmont Medical Center Freestanding ER
Fort Mill, SC
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, optimizing settings per physician orders and clinical guidelines to enhance patient stability.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' respiratory function and promote recovery.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Supported physicians during medical procedures in a clinical setting. with procedures including bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations, contributing to effective patient care.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed EKG tests to monitor heart activity and detect abnormalities.
- Conducted transports to sister facility for patients in need of advanced care.
Respiratory Therapist/ER/MICU/MS Floors (Travel)
High Point Medical Center
High Point, NC
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Operated mechanical ventilators to deliver effective airway management for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to ensure optimal patient care.
Respiratory Therapist ICU/MS Floors (Travel)
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated mechanical ventilators to ensure effective airway management for critically ill patients.
- Supervised mechanical ventilator operations in critical care settings.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques, enhancing self-care and treatment adherence.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to assess treatment effectiveness.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors/NICUII
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center (staff)
Matthews, NC
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered emergency response for respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to assess treatment effectiveness.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Caronas Medical Center Cleveland
Shelby, NC
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated mechanical ventilators to ensure effective airway management for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques, enhancing self-care and treatment adherence.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood gases, to inform clinical decisions and optimize patient care.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Northern Regional Medical Center
Mount Airy, NC
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, optimizing settings based on physician orders and clinical guidelines to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, fostering self-care and adherence to treatment plans to improve overall health.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to assess effectiveness of interventions and inform adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist NICU/PICU/MS Floors (PRN)
Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration to enhance self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to clear mucus and secretions from patient lungs, supporting improved lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, to ensure effective treatment.
Respiratory Therapist MS Floors (Travel)
Levine's Children's Hospital
Charlotte, NC
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response for respiratory distress or failure as part of rapid response team, ensuring timely intervention.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patient breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to clear mucus and secretions, optimizing lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
Wilkesboro, NC
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' breathing and lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration to support self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to ensure optimal patient care.
Respiratory Therapist PICU/NICU/MS Floors (Travel)
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' breathing and optimize lung function.
- Executed emergency response for respiratory distress in intensive care units.
- Monitored patients' physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, to guide treatment decisions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, adjusting settings per physician orders and clinical guidelines to stabilize respiratory function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration to enhance self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Carolina Medical Center
Monroe, NC
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care, adjusting settings per physician orders and clinical guidelines to optimize respiratory function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques, enhancing self-care and treatment adherence.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood gas changes, to inform treatment adjustments and improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to enhance patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques, fostering self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments, enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed emergency airway events across units to ensure timely intervention and patient safety.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings to optimize patient support based on individual care needs.
- Administered oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments per physician orders.
- Performed arterial blood gas sampling and reviewed lab results.
- Oversaw respiratory equipment and cleaning supplies to maintain department readiness and operational efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC 08.2005 - 08.2008
Diploma - High School Diploma
South Florence High School
Florence, SCSkills
- Invasive and Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation
- Airway Management
- Intubation/Extubation
- Emergency/Rapid Response Care
- Critical care response
- Blood gas analysis
- ACLS/BLS/PALS/NRP
- Respiratory therapy certification
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Airway clearance
- Bronchial Hygiene Technique
- Medication administration
- Emergency assessment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 12-lead EKG
- 12-lead EKG
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
McLeod Regional Medical Center (Travel)
01.2026 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Colorado (Travel)
01.2025 - 12.2025
Respiratory Therapist PICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Prisma Health Children's
07.2024 - 10.2024
Unemployed
Leave Time
12.2023 - 01.2024
Respiratory Therapist ICU/MS Floors (Travel)
Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus
03.2023 - 11.2023
Respiratory Therapist PICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Children's Hospital of Colorado
11.2022 - 02.2023
Unemployed
Leave Time
04.2022 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist MS Floors/Stepdown (Travel)
Levine's Children's Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Respiratory Therapist/ER/MICU/MS Floors (Travel)
High Point Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist, ER
Piedmont Medical Center Freestanding ER
04.2020 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist ICU/MS Floors (Travel)
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2020
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors/NICUII
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center (staff)
12.2017 - 03.2020
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Caronas Medical Center Cleveland
12.2017 - 03.2018
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Northern Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 12.2017
Respiratory Therapist MS Floors (Travel)
Levine's Children's Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2017
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Respiratory Therapist PICU/NICU/MS Floors (Travel)
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Piedmont Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Carolina Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2016
Respiratory Therapist MICU/ER/MS Floors (Travel)
Catawba Valley Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2015
Respiratory Therapist NICU/PICU/MS Floors (PRN)
Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Florence-Darlington Technical College
08.2005 - 08.2008
Diploma - High School Diploma
South Florence High School